Minds are like parachutes —they only function when open

1970s–80s

Donated by Diana Pittock

Museum of Australian Democracy collection

The donor of this badge, Diana Pittock, writes:

As someone working for social justice in various ways it is important
to me that people have the right to voice their views. When
governments and others determine policies or systems that are unjust
or harmful to sections of society it is the time to speak out. This is
what should happen in democracy, not that
we are always heard, nor
agreed with.